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Kohala Mountain cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra kohalae
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra kohalae
Also known as Kohala Mountain Cyrtandra, Cyrtandra kohalae is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Cyrtandra, which comprises approximately 600 species of flowering plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra kohalae Rock
- Common Name: Kohala Mountain Cyrtandra
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonyms: Mentions *Cyrtandra longifolia Hillebr. var. degenerans C. B. Clarke* and *Cyrtandra hawaiiensis* but context of the text is unclear if these are true synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyrtandra kohalae is found in the Kohala Mountains on the island of Hawaii.
- It has been observed in the Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve.
- Historically, it was known from the Kohala Mountains, Hamakua district.
- It can be found at elevations of 4,200-4,500 feet on the summit of the Kohala mountains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyrtandra kohalae is a shrub.
- Some related species like *Cyrtandra nanawaleensis* can be small trees.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyrtandra kohalae.
- Garden Guides offers information on gardening with Cyrtandra kohalae.
- USDA, NRCS provides a distributional map for Cyrtandra kohalae Rock.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) recognizes Cyrtandra kohalae Rock with TSN 34184.